[svlug] Re: S.V. Tea Party--The Great Linux Revolt Continues

[Dave Zarzycki]

On Wed, 11 Nov 1998, George Bonser wrote:

> I am guessing that as soon as the first CDROM is pulled from its bag,
> anyone being identified as a Linux radical will be escorted from the
> property under threat of a trespassing charge. I would hope the activity
> would be discrete and non-disruptive. As others have mentioned, it does
> no good to cast a bad light on the Linux movement or to embarrass Linus.

While I can't be there (I have test tonight at SJSU), I echo George's
concern. Please don't be confrontational about Linux, or aggressive. Wear
your Linux T-shirt with pride, and let people ask you about Linux. This
gives you permission to "talk it up" and maybe give them a CD. This is,
after all, Microsoft's party. If some Microsoft hit men or thugs come up
to you complaining about your T-shirt, ask them to show you the dress code
that came with the invitation, or point to other people in the room with
non-microsoft T-shirts. Better yet, Microsoft has intentionally claimed
publicly at some points that Linux is not a threat, so what are they
worried about? ;-)

> Also, any detailed planning might want to move to a private list as I am
> assuming Microsoft lurks this one. If they don't, they are dumber than I
> thought. If they are going to "target the process" they are going to have
> to be expected to closely monitor the process they are targeting for a
> while. 

That's a scary thought.

davez


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